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Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) Exchange Rate Firm on Surprise UK Inflation Upside

21 Nov 2024 at 9 AM - Written by John Cameron

STORY LINK Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) Exchange Rate Firm on Surprise UK Inflation Upside

The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate traded in a tight range on Wednesday as stronger-than-expected UK inflation data balanced out broader market risk aversion. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading around $1.2680, showing little movement from Wednesday’s opening levels. The Pound (GBP) strengthened on...

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Flaring Russia-Ukraine Tensions Spark Pound US Dollar Exchange Rate Losses

20 Nov 2024 at 9 AM - Written by John Cameron

STORY LINK Flaring Russia-Ukraine Tensions Spark Pound US Dollar Exchange Rate Losses

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate weakened on Tuesday as worries about the Russia-Ukraine war sparked widespread risk aversion. The Pound (GBP) dropped on Tuesday as mounting tensions in the Russia-Ukraine conflict weighed heavily on the UK currency. Over the weekend, outgoing US President Joe Biden approved the use of US...

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Pound US Dollar Exchange Rate Subdued

18 Nov 2024 at 5 PM - Written by Frank Davies

STORY LINK Pound US Dollar Exchange Rate Subdued

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) treaded water on Monday as both UK and US economic data releases were absent from Monday’s data-calendar. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at approximately $1.2621, virtually unchanged from the start of Monday’s session. The US Dollar (USD) remained largely unchanged against...

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Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) Exchange Rate Slides as Republicans Gain Control of Congress

17 Nov 2024 at 2 PM - Written by Frank Davies

STORY LINK Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) Exchange Rate Slides as Republicans Gain Control of Congress

The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate dropped to a new multi-month low on Thursday as investor demand for the USD remained strong. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading around $1.2644, down approximately 0.5% from Thursday’s opening levels. The US Dollar (USD) climbed on Thursday, continuing its upward trend...

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Foreign Exchange: Trump Agenda Fuels Fresh Dollar Buying, Pound Sterling Hits 1.26

17 Nov 2024 at 2 PM - Written by Tim Boyer

STORY LINK Foreign Exchange: Trump Agenda Fuels Fresh Dollar Buying, Pound Sterling Hits 1.26

The underlying dynamics remain intact in global markets and the dollar has continued to make gains with the currency index hitting 12-month highs. There are expectations that policies under the incoming Trump Administration will lead to a stronger dollar through higher interest rates and aggressive trade policies. The Republicans have...

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Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) Exchange Rate Subdued despite Uptick in US Inflation

14 Nov 2024 at 8 AM - Written by John Cameron

STORY LINK Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) Exchange Rate Subdued despite Uptick in US Inflation

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate traded sideways near a three-month low on Wednesday, with the American currency unable to push higher despite rising inflation. The US Dollar (USD) experienced a slight downturn on Wednesday, pausing its recent upward trajectory. In the past few days, USD has reached multi-month peaks,...

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US Dollar Buying Takes a Break, Pound Sterling Recovers - GBP/USD Outlook

14 Nov 2024 at 8 AM - Written by Frank Davies

STORY LINK US Dollar Buying Takes a Break, Pound Sterling Recovers - GBP/USD Outlook

The Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate found support around 1.2730 on Wednesday, just above 3-month lows at 1.2720 recorded on Tuesday and recovered to 1.2755 after the latest US inflation data with an element of profit taking on long dollar positions. Politically, the Trump appointments so far have reinforced expectations of...

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Pound US Dollar Exchange Rate Strikes Fresh Low following Downbeat UK Jobs Data

13 Nov 2024 at 7 AM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK Pound US Dollar Exchange Rate Strikes Fresh Low following Downbeat UK Jobs Data

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate fell on Tuesday, striking a fresh three-month low, following the UK’s latest labour market report. The Pound (GBP) declined on Tuesday following the UK's latest labour market report, which revealed a sharper-than-expected increase in unemployment. The UK unemployment rate rose from 4% to...

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Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) Exchange Rate Pressured by Anticipated Republican "Red Wave"

11 Nov 2024 at 2 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) Exchange Rate Pressured by Anticipated Republican "Red Wave"

The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate weakened at the beginning of this week as markets priced in a likely Republican control of all three branches of the US government. GBP/USD was trading near $1.2898, approximately 0.2% lower than Monday’s opening levels. The US Dollar (USD) climbed broadly higher on Monday as...

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Pound Sterling Resilient on BoE Restraint, but Dollar Strength Drags GBPUSD Lower

11 Nov 2024 at 2 PM - Written by Frank Davies

STORY LINK Pound Sterling Resilient on BoE Restraint, but Dollar Strength Drags GBPUSD Lower

The Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate has dipped to 1.2875 from above 1.2900 on Monday amid another round of dollar strength. In the short term, traders will focus on 12-week lows near 1.2835 posted in immediate reaction to Trump’s victory last week. As far as the UK is concerned, the latest labour-market data is due on...

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